As part of its commitment to sustainability, Fifth Avenue Place is continuously spreading its environmental message –
Promotions and events are critical to raising awareness, so please stop by to meet with local organizations, pick up literature, and learn more about how you can reduce your impact on the planet.
Car Free Fridays at Fifth Avenue Place
Friday, June 18 & Friday, August 20 ● 7 – 10 a.m.
Can the Car! In partnership with Bike Pittsburgh, Fifth Avenue Place is hosting two Car Free Fridays this summer! Car Free Fridays is an initiative of Bike Pittsburgh to encourage people to go car-free. From May through October, Bike Pittsburgh is partnering with different neighborhoods and downtown locations to sponsor events to encourage biking, car share, ride share, transit, and walking. Fifth Avenue Place is the official downtown event location on Friday, June 18 and Friday, August 20!
IF YOU BIKE TO WORK: Present your helmet or other bike paraphernalia at the designated table from 7 – 10 a.m. to receive a voucher for a complimentary breakfast in the Fifth Avenue Place Food Court AND receive discount vouchers from bike-friendly merchants across the city.
IF WALK OR TAKE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION: Receive discount vouchers from bike-friendly merchants across the city, pledge to go car-free, and enter a raffle.
Join the Car Free Fridays movement and bike to work! For more information, visit http://bike-pgh.org.
Resolve to Go Green for Earth Day at the reSOLUTION Shop!
Monday, April 19 – Friday, April 23 ● 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Clean Out Your Closet & Donate to the reSOLUTION Shop!
Now in its third year, reSOLUTION is back and will be accepting recyclable and reusable materials for the week of Earth Day. Last year, we collected 1,980 items, an increase of 136%. Please help us to reach our 2010 goal - 2,500 items!
| ITEM | USE |
| Denim Jeans & Apparel | Recycled into UltraTouch Natural Fiber by Bonded Logic Inc. through the COTTON. FROM BLUE TO GREEN.® denim drive
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| Athletic Shoes | Recycled into eco-friendly sports surfaces Athletic Shoes ONLY – No shoes containing metal, cleats, dress shoes or damp/wet shoes |
| Plastic Shopping Bags | Recycled into composite building materials |
| Old Art Supplies & Used CDs/DVDs | Collected by Creative Reuse Pittsburgh for reuse in creative art activities |
| Ink/Toner Cartridges & Rechargeable Batteries | Recycled by Office Depot, Downtown |
| Eyeglasses | Donated to the Lions for use in underdeveloped countries |
| Cell Phones | Collected by HopeLine from Verizon Wireless to assist victims of domestic violence |
Donate an Item = Spin the reSOLUTION Wheel for a chance to win prizes,
gift certificates & more!
Limit: One spin per person, please ~ See reSOLUTION Shop for details
Celebrate Earth Day!
Thursday, April 22 ● 11 am – 2 pm
Stop by on Earth Day to celebrate the environment and meet with local organizations. Pennsylvania Resources Council, Construction Junction, and Creative Reuse Pittsburgh will be on site offering interactive programs and distributing information on reusing resources and reducing carbon footprints.
Eco-Mod Escalator Re-Construction
January - May
The Fifth Avenue Place Lobby Escalator will closed for a complete reconstruction in January 2010. Parts were no longer available for the 22-year-old escalator, and when it came time to replace it, Fifth Avenue Place contracted KONE to install its Eco Mod Escalator.
The Eco-Mod Escalator requires 20-40% less electricity and do not require oil in the chains. The escalators are lubricated for life and does not require cleaning with solvents and detergents. In addition, KONE offered a more environmentally-friendly construction process. More than 7,000 pounds of scrap metal were recycled, and 1,800 pounds of glass was donated to Construction Junction, limiting the waste than ending up in a landfill.
The new Eco-Mod Escalator will open on Monday, May 17 with a ribbon-cutting, live music and more - See Calendar for details.
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